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Old May 6, 2016 | 07:51 AM
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Originally Posted by Citoriplus
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Alright gentleman, and any ladies who would like to participate.

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Rest in Peace Frank Austin

Frank passed on in July 2015

he was a Good Man..........
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Old May 25, 2016 | 12:40 PM
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Probably been visited before, but here is my budget laydown license plate. Zero dollars.

Removed third leg and threw in drawer, bent rest of bracket over with a little persuasion from rubber mallet. Drilled new plate mounting holes. Looks much better now!

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Old Jun 11, 2016 | 06:01 PM
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Originally Posted by LA_Dog
Down and dirty bright stealth front turn signals. cheap and effective.

I decided to mess around with creating "stealth" mini front turn signals using the newest type of ultra bright T10 LED bulbs found on amazon.


LED Bulbs used (comes as a pair for $11): www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RYT02WQ

LA Dog, thanks for posting this write up, this is right up my alley!


Question, for you or anyone who bought these, seems like this part is no longer available, did anyone find an equivalent replacement in same Amber/Yellow color? It does not need to be from Amazon.
 
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Old Jul 5, 2016 | 11:24 PM
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Here's one I want to do. Fishing pole holder. Mounted to the two holes in the side plates for the sissy bar so can be universal. I am thinking an old 13/4 inch drag pipe cut to 32 inches and slotted for reel facing out. Also would rivet a old army belt to hold the rod from flying out. Also has to lean back like a tow truck out of passengers way if you have one.
I ve been thinking cheap harbor freight stick welder but not sure how and what they can weld. Has this been done?
 
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Old Jul 6, 2016 | 05:40 PM
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Here's my truck to bleeding and flushing brakes when broke.
 
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Old Jul 13, 2016 | 11:59 AM
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I picked up a new helmet and noticed that the old style D rings have been replaced with a quick snap close/open ratchet style mechanism, which I like much better over the D rings but I quickly found the bulky clip assembly would dig into my neck.


So I made a neck strap out of a piece of scrap leather. Took me 15 min to make it and it made a huge difference in comfort, so I figured to share, since I cannot be the only one out there with this issue.
 
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Old Aug 8, 2016 | 07:34 PM
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I added the 5gal bucket organizer to my ultra classic bags and figured for the cost, this is a pretty decent mod for the Softail as well.

5 gal bucket took organizer from lowes $12
http://www.lowes.com/pd/AWP-HP-Polye...nizer/50175697
3 bag organizer pouches $10 (you could say it was only 3.33 since i only used one bag lol)
http://www.lowes.com/pd/AWP-HP-Polye...l-Bag/50175643
Fender washers, lock washers, and wing nuts about $4

I cut the bucket organizer in half and trim to fit for the most part, mark out the distance apart for mounting holes, add your fender washer, lock nut and wing nut and you have pocket pouches mounted to your bag, and a zipper bag to hold all your registration, insurance ect.

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Old Oct 8, 2016 | 10:29 AM
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Dude, that's awesome! Thanks for shairing!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 06:49 AM
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I really like the 5 gal bucket organizer. I may have to use that one!
 
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Old Oct 17, 2016 | 10:47 AM
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Not a problem fellas! Glad to pass along the info. I've put about 4 on co-workers bikes and they work great for them as well. The softail bags don't have as large of an opening as the hard bags, but the 5gal bucket organizer still fits in the bag and leaves plenty of room for storage in the bag.
 
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